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EA59 FRU

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,214 mi
Last recorded123,214 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 FRU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 123,214 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside tailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 123,133 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside tailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 117,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 117,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 111,601 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 111,601 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 105,109 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 105,109 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 94,257 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 94,250 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 88,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 81,621 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 81,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 71,286 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 71,286 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 65,215 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 59,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Pass 17 Oct 2015 51,963 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 44,709 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 34,256 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 27,851 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 27,795 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?

Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,164
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
269,939
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,708
coil spring broken 9,835
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EA59 FRU is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 83,302 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Kuga fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA59 FRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Kuga typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EA59 FRU registered?

EA59 FRU is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is EA59 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 FRU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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